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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
School District No. 7 Suit.

Judge Colonius rendered. the following
decision Friday last in the matter of the
application of Franz Schroeder, ct. ais.
for removal of Emil Zeidler, clerk of school
district No. 7, Town of Watertown, made
October Is, 1887:
Two propositions, removal for willful
neglect of duty and for being aggrieved
by the refusal to call meeting of the
legal voters of School District No. z
l find that Emil Zeider neglected his
duty 10 call special meeting upon the
written request of five legal voters of said
district No. z; but do not find that it was
a willful neglect, as he took pains to as
certain, whether it was his duty to call a
special meeting or not, taking legal advice
and being msed by the word "may" in
Sec. 427, R. s. 1878, and also by the ad-
vice tn that effect had from attorneys in
good standing, but he oughtto be severely
censured for not being conversant with
the duties of his office as laid down in the
Revised Statutes aud session laws, which
are compiled by Robert Graham in bis
laws of Wisconsin relating to common
schools, etc, Madison 1885. His refusal
TO call special meeting was no "willfuP'
neglect of his duty, lacking the malicious
intent or animus, and as to being ag-
grieved by said refusal, it does not appear
that aOy one was materially aggrieved or
injured by the refusal to call said meeting
7, therefore find that Emil Zeidler,
clerk of School District No. Z, Town of
Watertown, although neglecting his duty
as such school district clerk, and being
subject to severe censure for bis con duct,
has done nothing t. bring his offense un-
der section 507, chapter 81, Revised Stat
utes, therefore petition of Franz Schroe-
der, ct. ais, for his removal from Office of
clerk Of School District No. 7, therefore
denied and proceedings dismissed with
out costs.
A Jefferson correspondent says that
very erroneous impression in relation to
this suit has crept into the Watertown
press, the proceedings before the county
Judge having nothing whatever to do with
the question CT the necessity of purchas-
ing new seats. desks, etc.; that matter be-
ing entirely collateral to the issue before
the court, the only issue being, was Zeid-
lsr guilty of neglect of duty. The cor
respondent further says that the school
districts throughout Jefferson county are
in bad shape legally, and doubts if there
are to-day dozen that are legally consti-
tuted. In many of these districts the
school treasurers have not given the bonds
as required by section 443 r. S. as amend
ed by chapter 1T, laws of 1S49, and their
Offices are therefore vacant and conse-
quently there is no district board to do
business legally. In cases of such vacau-
cies predecessors do not hold over till
their successors are qualified, etc. There
fore all business done by a board not hav-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

Congressman Caswell is en- route to
Washington. This is the twenty-fourth
session that he has attended.
"A large line of silk handkerchiefs
and mufflers at prices that defy competi-
ton. TRACHTE & TRAYsER.
DR.. Walter Kempster, superintendent
of the Northern Hospital, has discoy cred
what he reports to be an immensely rich
gold mine on the Maryland side of the
Potomac.
"A wild freight train from the north
collided with the Green Bay passenger
train on the Chicago & Northwestern
railway at Evansville last Friday. A
number of passengers barely escaped Sc
we're injuries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

The following obituary notice OF for
mer old and respected resident of Water
town, we copy from The Rushford (Minn.)
Star of November "a:
DIED.-At his home in the village of Rushford,
on Tuesday, Nov. %, 1857, OF congestion OF the
lungs, Thomas s. Davies aged 20 years ana
two weeks.
Deceased was born in Wales and in early man
hood came to the United States, and after spend
ing some years at WATERFOWL. Wis, reached
Minnesota in 1866 and purchased farm in the
township (now village) of Rushford, where he
has since resided with his wife, who survives
him, and two grandchildren. Edward and
Charley Davies. He also leaves three grown up
children to mourn his loss-Mrs. A. X. Hanson,
of this city; Mrs G. C. Doss, OF Fulda, Dak., and
David r. Davies of Morristown, MIMI MI
Davies was an exemplary Christian gentleman
aud a member of the congregational church.
The bereaved family have the sympathy OF
wide circle of friends in this haur of bereave-
ment The funeral occurs to-day at O'Clock
p. H. from the Congregational church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
Musical.

The seventh term of the WATERFOWL
Chorus class will open on Tuesday even
ing, January 8, 1888, under the direction
of e. s. Rawley. In connection with
chorus work, special attention will be
given to solo practice. All singers in the
city are cordially invited to become men,
bers of the class. Further announcement
as to place of meeting will be given before
date of opening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
A Tramp Row.

A collection of tramps Saturday night
made Rome howl" around the tank
house of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul railway, at the junction, which
they were using as a rendezvous. They
prevented any one from entering, and
becoming very unruly Marshal Zautner
was telephoned for and arrived ON the
scene.
Several of the tramps drew pistols and
were determined to stay in the tank-house
over night. A general melee occurred
between them and the marshal resulting
in half dozen being taken 10 the lookup.
A few hours later eight more were placed
in safe-keeping. Monday afternoon eight
of the tramps were sent to Jefferson Jail
under sentence of from three to fifteen
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
Who was the Youngest Soldier from
Wisconsin,?

Allen J. Rutherford comes forward as
a claimant for the honor of being the
youngest soldier Wisconsin sent to the
late war This distinction has been made
for E.. w. Foster, who was born in Wa
terloo, this county, and.is now assistant
general freight agent OF the Chicago &
Northwestern railway, in charge of the
freight business of said corporation in
Dakota & Minnesota west of the Missis-
sippi river. A, the age of IA he enlisted
ia the 18th Wisconsin Regiment
Mr.. Rutherford was born in Watertown,
November 20, 1848, and enlisted in Co.
B, 10Th Wisconsin Regiment, August 2,
1862, being then only Is years, 8 month";
and 10 days old He remained IN the
service until June, 1868, when he was
discharged Tor disability, but the follow
ing October he re-enlisted. He was taken
prisoner at Fish river and confined in
rebel prisons at Mobile, Alabama and
MerideD, Mississippi, being fnslly paroled
at Vicksburg and returned to his home
here in July, 1865 Mr. Rutherford resides
in Chicago and is member Of he w. :.
Hancock post @. A. R. No. $50.
Whether Mr.. Rutherford's claim for be-
ing the youngest soldier holds good or not
he is certainly entitled to consideration
volunteers, and whoever can show a bet
ter right to the honor sought should be
heard from.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
Found Dead.

Last evening, Mrs. Margeret Merrill, a
widow living alone, was discovered dead
in her house in the Fourth ward. She
was found lying on the floor with her face
downward, having apparently died in an
apoplectic fit. Not having been seen by
any of the neighbors since Monday morn
ing, she is supposed to have been dead
since that time. Deceased was about 70
years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

Silk handkerchiefs for the holiday
trade a. SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER's
August Kretlow, the efficient cheese
maker at the Hill Top factory, in the
town of Watertown, reports dividend OF
$1.O2 for September and October, 1887.
and says that during October he made
one pound of cheese from 81 pounds Of
milk. Next.
Seal skin caps for holiday trade at
SCHIFFLER & QUErIMEYERN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
OBITUARY..

Robert McCabe, son of Mrs. Hannah
McCabe, an old resident of the Third
ward, died of consumption at Cotton,
California, November 21st., 1887, in his
22nd year. The young man went from
his Dakota home to try the climate Of
California for his failing health, October
1st., but the change afforded him no re-
lief. He was bright and intelligent, and
as a student in the Sacred Heart College
for several years stood among the first in
his classes. His death is severe blow
to fond mother and loving brothers and
sisters. The remains were inferred in
the St. Bernard Cemetery yesterday
morning, the body being accompanied
here by his mother, four brothers and a
sister.
Joseph Metzgen died suddenly at bis
home in the town of Clyman, where ne
settled over IS years ago, Thursday,
November "a, 1887, of dropsy of the heart
aged 68 years. Deceased was born in the
province of Alsace on the Rhine, and
lived in Mexico for time before coming
to Wisconsin. He was widower and
leaves eight sons and five daughters.
Mr.. Metzen leaves his family in comfort
| able circumstances having accumulated
considerable property.
Mrs. Thomas Killian died Thursday
November "a, 1887, at her home in the
Seventh ward, her funeral taking place
Saturday morning from St. Bernard's
church.
Eva, wife of Henry Kruger, died al
her home in the First ward, Thursday
November "a, of cancer of the stomach
aged 68 years. Deceased was born in
Switzerland and had resided here some
thirty-6ve years. Her funeral was held
Sunday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
HYMENEAI.

A pleasant matrimonial event was tie
marriage last Wednesday evening, Nov
ember %, 1887, of Jerome Ingermann, OF
Merrill, Wis, and Miss Mollie Lott, old
est daughter of G. T. Lott, proprietor OF
the Germania House The wedding was
held at the residence of the brides par
ents in the Second ward, and was attend
ed by the relatives and select company
of the friends of the contracting parties,
the ceremony being performed by Justice
J.C Halliger. The groom ispopular wher-
ever known and fills the responsible posi-
ton of ticket agent for the Chicago, Mil
waukee & ST. Paul railway at Merrill, and
his bride has been a great favorite in her
circle of acquaintance both forming a
union that must prove, as it is the earnest
desire of their friends it should, a most
happy one. The bridal pair left on the
early morning train Thursday for their
home at Merrill, bearing with them the
best of wishes for prosperous welded
life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

Our former townsman, Ewald Stall
mann, of Jamestown, Dakota, and Miss
Hannah Denison, of Albion, Michigan,
were joined in wedlock Wednesday, Nov
ember %, 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Stallmann
passed that portion of their honeymoon
from Saturday until this morning visiting
in this city and receiving the congratula-
tons of relatives and friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

Office over Hawkins Grocery store. Fine Fill
ings and Extracting carefully done. Plate work
at low prices. Teeth Extracted without pain.
ALI work warranted. AZ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

Mr.. Editor:-There is an item going
the rounds of the papers to the effect that
at the time President Cleveland was
elected, P. T. Barnum, the great show
man, said he considered his property de-
preciated fifty per cent. by the election Of
a Democratic President. He did not
state whether the circus at Washington
would affect the show business to that
extent, or whether change in the ad-
ministration would so affect business in
general az to produce such result. Now
be is reported as saying that bis property
at Bridgeport has advanced fifty per cent.
under the Cleveland rule, and that despite
his seventy-seven years he is going on
Nth the show business bigger than ever.
The Democratic papers are trying to make
capital out of Barnum's puff, but they are
not making the fifty per cent. out of it
that be will - az an advertisement.
The ruling passion is evidently still strong
in him and he would as soon humbug
Democrat as any other-man, to keep
his name before the public.
SEE A. JAY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

ing duly qualified treasurerer is illegal
because no board de facto or de jure. In
many other particulars the law under
which school boards are organized, is
either violated or disregarded, showing a
careless and loose condition of things
among school officers that needs remedy
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

New neckties for holiday trade at
SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER's
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

of Arthur M. Prime, general manager of
the Watertown Elevator company, and
Miss Anna M. Perry, second daughter OF
J. L. Perry, president of J. L. Perry
Manufacturing company, the ceremony
to take place at the residence Of the BRIDES
parents in the First ward, Rev. j. M.
Campbell, officiating.
After wedding collation., furnished by
Conroy, of Milwaukee, the happy couple
leave by the 5:56 P. NJ. train on a brief
bridal trip to Chicago.
A shocking accident occurred at the
Kirby House, Milwaukee, shortly before
9 O clock Monday morning, caused by
boiler used for heating water exploding,
entirely wrecking the rear end of the
building and burying number of people
beneath the ruins, fatally wounding sew
eral and killing one, Mrs. E. M. Gage,
second cook, outright. All the windows
in the alley side of The Sentinel Office
we're scattered by the explosion injuring
several people. Among the injured is
Miss Alice Burke, the pantry girl of the
Kirby. who wae bruised about the body
and limbs, but not seriously. Her home
is at Richwood
-Bulefeld linen handkerchief, table
cloths, napkins and towels at Trachte &
Trayser's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-19
TWO SUBURBAN BURGLARS CACGHT
THE STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED WITHIN
:

THE STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED WITHIN a
FEW HOURS AZ THE ROBBERY
Early yesterday burglars entered the houses OF
three citizens of Dobls Ferry, ID. o. Bradley pIcsi
dent of the village; ". IL. Yale and Mrs Major.
They stole some silverWaIe All ovcrcOai aud NaiIsc
of clothing from Mr.. Bradley: silvcrwalc and wear
ing apparel from Mr. Yale and valuable jcwclry from
Mrs Major. Mr.. Bradley saw one of ia" bufgIa :
lust as the latter was leaving the premises. He
hastily donned his clothing and followed as quick
ly as possible. On his way he met Dobbs Ferry
policeman, and Informed tho aStonlshcd guardian
of the peace that burglars had invaded the village
and he was after them. The officer Joined him ana
together they followed the burglar far as Hast
lngs where they lest all track Of him in the dark
ness AferwaId, about . a. M, iOnkcls police
man noticed two Shining along the street
carrying big tur dies. Their actions were 50 suS-
picious that ho determined to arrest them As
soon as he started toward them they ran, but ne
captured one Of them and took him to- police head
quarters About twenty minutes later another oil
Ger brought In tho other fellow.
They gave their names a. John Powell, age forty,
and William Mason, ase twenty nine Their buhdle'
we're searched and found to contain clolhng'
silvcrwarc and lew eliy. Masun also mad a jimmy,
a dark lantern and revolver. Boih gave CON
fused accounts OF themselves and we're loo hcu up
Of bradley. Mr. Bradley was mnlcdlacly 'olu vi wv, nv,
arrest and al once TO iUnhe's lie iueht'neu
the ovcIcoat, the vasc of clio hing and part oi ihn
siiverware his. Mr. Yale then put IN an apl"i anc
and identified his property The. jcwciry consisted
Of two valuable diamond Plus. hey uhuohD'cuiN
belong to Mrs. Major. although she has not &c' s"l
10 Identify them. Iceidcs the property idcnIinrl'
there are other things not yet accounted Tor Inc =
have been numerous lcy bGrglaleS oi lA' aohs INC
Hudson aad the police hnh they nave he Dul & i@
Those who have suffered from thcir Hclir""'ohs
now have a chance regain their property
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-19
FOUNL DEAD ~ 4 G4RREI.

TWO OLD BEGGARs PfR'sH OF COLD AND STAR
WALTON IN A >QUAIID PIN.
A Young woman whose dress hung about her in rags
vent to the Oak street Police station yesterday do
noon and said that an old blind was sick in the
house No 62 Chcrryot. Policeman hohIS - ho"'1
climbed nm to the top floor of the old roohcry and
found himself in a low ceed uncarpeted lott about
twelve feet SQUARE rude partition with padlockcd
door shut of one corner, In which there was DaioS
spaoe for bed. Rohrs went to the door and TOOK
Inok inside AT his feet wedged between the bed and
tbe parltion was the dead body Of an old blind beg
gar On the bed was the dead BODY oi inc Dceear
old wlfo. ~
Robrs turned back into The outer room ana Dcea"
to ask questions asccrtained that the dead coupe
vcre LANES IIackett age sixty hve ami Eliza iiache
ape sixtvthree They had lived In the small room
wbere they died since October, 1850. paying Sl d
week for the lodging and tho privilege OF coobins
meals on a stove in the outer room Inc Top ""o'
and carrct were Occu pied by All Sing 'hhesc iai'
d,vm.n his white wife, several Cinnamon VINO "orh
I'm An stnr,s basement laundry. and TWO young women
.c,rcIy o,t of their teens. The Old bcgsT stood at
Front and Roosevelt ss., Offering pencils Tor sac as
cover for askiug aims. On Sundays he sloOu III uou
of a church not far from his lodging. MIS-. Hdchct
confirmed drunhard anu sPchJ "O"N'
she could get for rum. ,, ,
On Saturday Mrs Hackett was helplessly drunk, ahn
her husband put her the bed In their room abou
p IN. Then he said TO Mrs. All Sing thai he wOuId
go to bed too lie closed the door and fastened u on
he inside with a leather string Late saturday night
Mrs. All Sing heard Hackett groaning but no notice
was tahen of the old couple. II not until ycstcr
day afternoon that the curiosity of tho All Sing family
WAS aroused the failure OF The Iiackctts appear
In the outer room. Mrs. All Sing knocked the par
,ition and called the blind mans name. there
no res ponse Then the door broken open and the
young woman sent to the police station for help.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-19
ARMY AND MAJ w SOCIETY STA RTLED
TWO CHARMING BUT DUBIOUS VISITORS.
BEAUTIFUL AND EXCLUSIVE WOMAN IN WASH
INGToN WHOSE HUSBAND ALWAYS WON AT CARDS.
iBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE1

1NGToN WHOSE HUSBAND ALWAYS WON AT CARDS
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. ia little volcano IS shoulder
ing In certain fashionable circle where the aristoc-
racy Of tho Army and Navy feel most at home There
may be an eruption, but several rear admirals and
retired major general two sitting the crater
so to speak, and hope to suppress It, Early In the
season there appeared here gentleman and lady, who
stopped at OF the hotels and soon acquainted
with everybody werth knowing In the house. Tho
gentleman was of fno appearance, with a blase air
and devoted affection for the lady, who sprighly
and pretty and a little bit retiring In manner, Just
enough to make people think she was particular to
know whom she was talking to before She said any
thing. There wasn't symptom that they were seek
ing an Introduction into society. On the nt"ary,
the lady was always reluctant TO lie introduced TO
strangers and inquired particularly about everybody,
although I'm most n0icnsvc and apologize way, and
when some lady, attracted by her beauty and her dia
monds, asked her to assist in receiving invited her
to make calls, her husband would observe
" guess you don't care about It do you, my dcar!'
Thus 1t went on until the gentleman and his loNeiy
wife were led, rather pushed into the most select
circle in town. They dincd with foreign Ministers,
and at the houses Of tho Cabinet tho was escorted
about by the proudcst men In the Army and Navy,
and their wives glad to be talked at by him In
his languid way. Both had evidently travelled ana
know all about Europe and the latest " fads'
At the clubs tho gentleman at his best and he
played small game reluctantly with the generals
and the admraS and the about town, provided
they wouldn't extend the limit beyond HIM
For I'm so dcuccdy unluchy at cards, you KNOW
he would say
After week or two, when tho men whom he played
with came TO count up their gains and losses, they
noticed that the Iucit, dclcrential stranger always
much to lc sure, but enough to pay his hotel
bills, for he nyariGhy uit the game from 80 to tJO
ahead.
Pretty soon he began to talk about invest mruts so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-19
An ALLEGED FAITH CURE.

SUPPOSED RESTORATION or HEALTH BY PRAYER.
ELMIR,, Dec Is (Spcc,aD.-A remarkable case OF faith
cure Is talk OF the people OF all denominations In this
city, tho persons interested being we'll known dcvout
second Adyensts. yug the reputation OF strict in
tegriiy Mrs. W. H. Loushhead. OF No. lOj West Ilud
this city became violently i'll some time age, and
notwithstanding the services OF emisent PHYSICIAN
her condition continued critical. Notwithstanding the
low condition OF the patient she cung tsnaeouly to her
Bible spells when suffering the usual Intense
pain caused by her Illness read the Scriptures sun
day msrning although very weak aud all hope OF re-
csvery having been practically given up, Mrs Lsush
head by great effort opened he Bse and her eyes fsl
the following lines in the General Epstlc Of James
fifth chapter. beginning at the thirteenth verse:
Is an; among ysu afflicted : lot him pray l. any
merry let him sing psalms II any SICK aIong YOU
rt him call the elders Of the church and let them
pray him anHonting hin with oil In the name or
The ori. and the OF fah shal save ths SICK ana
the Lord shall rslss him up aud II he has committed
sins they shall Ia forgiven him.
After reading Mrs Loughheai said she believed she
could cured by PRAYER aud requested her husband to
send for DR. Lsl.hnead at ADa Penn, who Is an elder
in the Second AGvcn>ts' Society at that place Men
day evening the elder. the fa@y and few neghb"rs
held OF PRAYER in the sick room lasting an hour
at the end OF which elder annotated tho patient VITA
sweet oil. aud taking her by the hand said:
sister. tis name oil Jesus Christ oar Lord COM
maud 10 rise.
I.m.dately Mrs Loughhead aro',. her i'll asss left
h,r aud she l2si through the house she gained
strength rapidly and now s as well as ever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-19
A NUMBER OF VESSELS BLOWN ASHORE

rnF CAPTAIN OF ONE HopNKR DRoW \ED-AC-
CIprNT 10 THE fIGuTH pusE rENpFG MYRTLE.
sACo. Me-. Dcc. lS-1hc schooner Ada May, bound
from Portsmouth to Portland. i high and dry on the
beach n front Of the Clcavcs House. AT Old orchard
She had lost both anchors and driven In by the
storm THIS afternoon She hhl no cargo. Tie crew
Of safe
NI>ErAHD HAVEN. Mass. Dec 1S.-Ihc barge
Rohcna. from New York TO Boston, dragged her
anc hurs In this harbOr last night during th' cascry
gllc ind went ashore on West Chop. but was AOated
by the tug Storm King, and t0wcd to Head lIarbor.
leaking Soon after the K0hcna struck, the caltan
and crew took to tho boat. which was capsiLcd, and
the raptaiu " l.. Fulbcrs Of baltimore. was
drowned
PRoVINCFTOwN Mass. Dec. 1S.-Thc northeast gallo
last night was the worst Of the season. The wind
shifted today southeast southwest. and to night
II was northwest, blowing heavily, with snow ans.
No wrecks have been reported along ape cod to day
PIYM Urn, Mas, Dec. lr.-Ihc nl"d states
steam lighthouse tender Myrtle, went ashore on
Browns ISLAND shOa three quarters OF mile south
of Plymouth Light. at 30 D. m. yesterday. cap
tain Holmes the Gurnct life saving crew went To
her assistance. and AT IL 80 oday got her out
of position that might havc been dangerous had sho
remained hour longer Tho Myrtle IS now anchored
safely In the harbor. having sustained no damage